Subaru is best-known for its WRC-winning Impreza rally car, and its be-spoilered road-going counterparts, but the Legacy represents the other face of the brand.
The new 2.0-litre unit is more powerful than the 135 bhp engine it replaces, with its torque output at 138lb ft and peaking lower down the rev range at 3,200rpm. Top speed is now up to 133mph and 0-60mph acceleration comes up in 9.2 seconds; the 2.0R also returns a creditable 32.5mpg and 207 g/km of carbon dioxide. Its five-speed manual transmission has been revised for closer-set gear ratios; four-speed auto is optional with this engine too.
